| Seattle | Lappeenranta | |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.28 | USD 2.58 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 13.38 | USD 9.72 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 752.91 | USD 1 016.95 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.75 | USD 20.34 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 100.83 | USD 128.81 |